Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta from Kidlington
Henley Royal Regatta, with the car from Kidlington. Clear-road time from Kidlington: 55 minutes for the 41.2 miles. Diary note: 29 June – 4 July 2027. Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'. The Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards. Kidlington is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 14,000 at the last figure. 0.4 miles from Kidlington's centre stands The Vicarage, listed Grade II*. Oxfordshire is Kidlington's county.
How the day runs
In Kidlington, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. With no published set-down for cars, you are dropped as close to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames as is allowed. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Getting back to Kidlington takes 53 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Kidlington is 21 minutes, built into the booking.
- Kidlington to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames55 min, 41.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to Kidlington53 min, 39.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Prince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukThe Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards.
Source: hrr.co.ukKidlington had about 14,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Vicarage, 0.4 miles out from central Kidlington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukKidlington is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgStewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Source: hrr.co.ukChildren aged ten and over may enter the Stewards' Enclosure and must follow its dress code.
Source: hrr.co.ukHenley is 13 miles from M4 junction 8/9 and 16 miles from M40 junction 4.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames from Kidlington?
41.2 miles via the A40, M40 and A404: 55 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Is there a dress code at Henley Royal Regatta?
Stewards' Enclosure: men need lounge suit or jacket/blazer with trousers plus tie or cravat; women wear dresses or skirts below the knee, or trouser suits; no shorts, leggings, tracksuits or jeans.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 10.3 miles from Kidlington; it is in place before your collection time.
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